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Sticky Thread Sticky: Don't Forget About the SSNL Forum!

Hey guys, Previously on FTR, the Beginners Circle was the place for all micro-stakes discussion. However, because of the nature of today's games...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-11-2014 02:04 PM
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09-11-2014 02:04 PM

Sticky Thread Sticky: [Freerolls] Want to Maximize Your Chances of Winning That Freeroll?

Hey guys, We know a lot of you are here because you love the freerolls and money-added tournaments that FlopTurnRiver has to offer. Not only do we...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-11-2014 02:12 PM
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08-09-2023 07:21 AM

Sticky Thread Sticky: The Beginners Circle Digest

Welcome to the Beginners Circle! This forum is designed to help you to learn the basics of becoming a winning poker player. This thread is the...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-28-2014 11:38 AM
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09-28-2014 11:38 AM

Quickly calculating outs and %

When i started to play NLHE, my friend told me that a very fast and pretty accurate way to calculate my % of hitting a hand on the next card was to...

Started by AFchung, 05-22-2008 06:26 AM
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05-26-2008 12:05 PM

Starting real money poker finally

Pokerstars had some sort of promotion, where the play money players all received 5 dollars in real money. After quitting for a long time, i finally...

Started by AFchung, 07-11-2008 03:09 PM
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07-13-2008 11:25 AM

Just got PT3. GRIND TIME

So i just got PT3 and imported my old hands. Loving the graphs btw :). I have a few questions about the HUD though 1. The HUD player profiling is...

Started by AFchung, 07-14-2008 01:24 PM
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07-15-2008 12:24 AM

Slowplaying big hands preflop

A lot of the time i look down at KK and AA and its folded to me on the button. I make my standard 3x raise and the blinds go out. So much value i got...

Started by AFchung, 07-15-2008 06:54 PM
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07-17-2008 05:22 PM

Controlling tilt by limiting my play

I get bored/frustrated after playing for long (depending on whether im running good or bad respectively) and i think it's a good idea for me to have...

Started by AFchung, 09-13-2008 01:55 AM
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09-15-2008 12:29 PM

Weird KK hand

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com UTG ($1.72) Hero (UTG+1) ($1.92) MP1...

Started by AFchung, 09-24-2008 05:23 AM
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09-24-2008 03:46 PM

Two weird hands

Just sat down with no reads on villain. Hand 1 - I kept firing and on the river the flush completed. I was thinking of check calling but would...

Started by AFchung, 10-06-2008 02:30 AM
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10-06-2008 05:49 AM

Two Barrel or Give up?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (7 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP2 ($0.98) CO ($0.97) Button ($1.05) SB...

Started by AFchung, 10-09-2008 10:03 AM
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10-09-2008 05:42 PM

Hugest session loss

Hand One ============ PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com BB ($3.69) Hero...

Started by AFchung, 10-09-2008 02:02 PM
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10-10-2008 04:23 PM

Bottom 2 pair on flop facing river bet

Given pot odds, i think a call is justifiable here. Is it? Also, would a call be okay if the bet was a 2/3rds-PSB ? PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by AFchung, 10-27-2008 01:59 PM
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10-27-2008 04:27 PM

Forgive Me, I slowplayed

The flop was so dry that I thought a raise would draw him away for sure. If he had QQ-AA he'd probably keep firing anyways, and if he had AK/AQ i...

Started by AFchung, 10-27-2008 02:20 PM
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10-29-2008 10:34 PM

Overpairs vs nitty opponents

opponent is 14/4/.2 over about 100 hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com ...

Started by AFchung, 11-06-2008 03:15 AM
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11-07-2008 12:04 PM

Is it okay stacking off here?

Hand 1 ============== PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com Button ($8.07) SB...

Started by AFchung, 11-22-2008 08:25 AM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,324
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11-26-2008 01:12 AM

QQ 3Bet and Rag Flop

No reads on villain How was my line here? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com...

Started by AFchung, 01-04-2009 03:23 PM
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01-05-2009 05:24 PM

QQ facing aggression

13/13 over 22 hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop MP2...

Started by AFchung, 01-15-2009 03:51 PM
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01-15-2009 08:17 PM

What boards are we cbetting when checked to?

Recently I've noticed I've been getting check raised a bit more often, so I was wondering which boards should I check back and see a free turn card?...

Started by AFchung, 01-15-2009 03:54 PM
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01-16-2009 11:21 AM

Probably correct fold, but wtf happened here

I have absolutely no idea what happened here. I'm just 99% certain I'm beat by something 24/0 over 25 hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10...

Started by AFchung, 01-15-2009 05:59 PM
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01-17-2009 02:38 AM

Bluff or give up pot?

21/12 over 100 hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop UTG+1...

Started by AFchung, 01-20-2009 10:01 PM
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01-21-2009 10:40 PM

Can we call here?

22/2 over 130 hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (7 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop BB ($2.10)...

Started by AFchung, 01-20-2009 10:04 PM
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01-21-2009 08:35 PM

Incorrect Value Bet?

SB and BB fold to very small cbets. Usually I would've made this quite bigger, but i noticed them folding to half pot cbets PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by AFchung, 01-27-2009 05:41 AM
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01-28-2009 07:06 AM

How's my line here?

Should I have slowed down on the turn when getting two callers? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (7 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by AFchung, 01-27-2009 05:48 AM
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01-27-2009 06:10 AM

Weird preflop action and overpair on flop

Villain that flats-reraises is 9/6 over 140 hands Villain that squeezes is 6/6 over 90 hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed)...

Started by AFchung, 02-03-2009 12:30 PM
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02-04-2009 10:22 PM

Can I move up now?

After booking a few winning sessions in a row, my bankroll has finally hit $500. That's 20 buyins for 25NL and since I've played at 10NL for a long...

Started by AFchung, 02-06-2009 01:45 AM
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02-06-2009 07:53 PM

Some hands from unsuccessful 25NL shot

I lost 1 buyin in my 25NL shot so I'm going to go back and grind back that buyin through 10NL. I don't want to hurt my roll so better safe than sorry...

Started by AFchung, 02-06-2009 10:47 AM
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02-06-2009 04:57 PM

25NL - Three hands from today

Hand 1 PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (7 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop Hero (SB) ($25) BB...

Started by AFchung, 02-09-2009 07:42 PM
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02-09-2009 08:36 PM

I folded. Then cried after.

31/3 over 150+ hands Pretty sure this is a standard fold, but what is his range on the river? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed)...

Started by AFchung, 02-14-2009 10:55 PM
Replies: 33 Views: 1,398
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02-16-2009 12:14 AM

Blocking bets

What's the general purpose of a blocking bet? As far as I know, it's to get to showdown cheaply when we're OOP and to stop villain from bluffing us...

Started by AFchung, 02-17-2009 03:40 PM
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02-18-2009 05:32 AM

Value towned myself once again

28/5 over only 20 hands We're getting it in all the time here right? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter...

Started by AFchung, 03-14-2009 04:47 PM
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03-14-2009 06:28 PM

But I have TPTK

28/10 over 40 hands Should we be getting away on the turn? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by AFchung, 03-14-2009 06:39 PM
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03-14-2009 09:55 PM

Top Pair on dry board. Ugly turn with aggression

6/0 over 50 hands Against this nit i don't see how we can ever be ahead. 44 and AK are in his range and his range that beats us increases even...

Started by AFchung, 03-14-2009 06:41 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 552
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03-14-2009 07:06 PM

Standard 3-bet bet sizing?

Honestly I have no idea how to size my 3bets. Currently I'm using 3x in position 3.5x-4x OOP 5x squeezing Should I change my current sizing...

Started by AFchung, 03-16-2009 01:47 PM
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03-16-2009 02:40 PM

AA vs nit. Slow down or 3 streets of value?

12/9 over 33 hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop Hero (UTG)...

Started by AFchung, 03-25-2009 09:47 PM
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03-26-2009 12:10 PM

AA scary board against nit with reads

Villain is 12/6/1.5 over 100+ hands Normally I would get it all in on this flop (thoughts?) but this player only has a flop aggression frequency...

Started by AFchung, 03-27-2009 05:03 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 977
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04-04-2009 03:38 AM

3betting questions

After going through my stats with a friend of mine who is winning at 400nl, he commented on my low 3bet percentage (<2%) which he says allows my...

Started by AFchung, 03-28-2009 06:01 PM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,946
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03-30-2009 02:26 PM

Sets on monotone flops

How do we proceed with sets on monotone flops? I often find myself flatting a 3bet on the flop and then getting it in on a safe turn. Is this better...

Started by AFchung, 03-30-2009 02:51 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 676
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03-30-2009 11:26 PM

Went to showdown

I've been trying to use more of my HUD to help profile players and the stat I underuse the most is went to shodown. What WTSD is standard for a...

Started by AFchung, 04-08-2009 03:02 PM
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04-08-2009 03:02 PM

AK 3bet pot against reg

Villain is 14/11 with a 6% 3bet. Over 100 hands he has not check raised any street PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars...

Started by AFchung, 04-23-2009 07:06 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 650
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04-24-2009 01:24 PM

I should start mucking QQ preflop

Villain is 40/6. His 6 pfr came solely from utg min raises that were small PPs What's our turn play? I stacked off thinking that villain was...

Started by AFchung, 04-24-2009 04:32 PM
Replies: 21 Views: 1,021
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04-27-2009 08:48 AM

AA terrible flop multiway

Looking back at the HH i think we might be able to find a fold thanks to villain's double check raise. But thoughts on stacking off here multiway? ...

Started by AFchung, 04-24-2009 04:38 PM
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04-24-2009 08:22 PM

Three barreling against a reg

14/12. haven't really seen anything from him and i've been eating his blinds Against a fish I wouldn'tve done this but against a thinking player I...

Started by AFchung, 05-14-2009 10:32 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 710
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05-14-2009 10:42 PM

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